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Alto saxophone, E-flat, high pitch
Alto saxophone, E-flat, high pitch
Alto saxophone, E-flat, high pitch

Alto saxophone, E-flat, high pitch

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Distributor
Date1881-1891 ca.
Place MadeParis, France, Europe
Place DistributedChicago, Illinois, United States, North America
Serial No.none
SignedStamped on bell: Henry Gunckel / PARIS / Lyon & Healy / CHICAGO / SOLE AGENTS


MarkingsStamped on bell underneath signature text: Gallion and French medal of honor
DescriptionBrass. Dual octave keys. Written range: B-F. Side Bb key. No Bis Bb, no forked F#, no side C. No mother-of-pearl. No little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low C# on right side; low B on left side.


DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 35-3/4 in (907 mm)
Bell diameter: 4-7/16 in (113 mm)

ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00821
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